News and Updates

Triskaidekafanatics unite — Friday the 13th is Colgate Day! The excitement starts at 9:29 a.m. (EST) June 13 in New York City when 13 Colgate alumni will ring the morning bell at the New York Stock Exchange (watch it live here). Colgate fever will certainly sweep the globe, as alumni wear Colgate garb to work, […]

It was early, 9 a.m. on Friday, but not too early for Colgate alumni to jump into a discussion about beliefs and explore the question: Does God exist? It seems that some things, like an evocative classroom discussion with a faculty member, never change at Colgate. Associate professor of philosophy David Dudrick led the conversation […]

(Note: These are remarks delivered by Lesley Stahl at Colgate University’s 187th commencement, May 18, 2008) Thank you. Well first of all I’m so sorry that you’re all wet and cold. I’m watching you put on your ponchos; I hope that makes it a little better. So now I am a member of the Class […]

Casey Sprock ’86 knows the feeling of loneliness and confusion that many young gay and lesbian students feel as they struggle with their sexuality — often times keeping it a secret. So when Sprock was invited to share his coming out story and experience as an openly-gay professional with Colgate students, he jumped at the […]

Music was playing at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City during the third annual Presidents’ Club Auction and Reception on May 9, but you never would have known.

Colgate graduates on Sunday were urged to help change the mood of a nation beset by concerns over the Iraq war, gasoline prices, and even food prices. Lesley Stahl, of CBS’s 60 Minutes, speaks to graduates on Sunday. (Photo by Susan Kahn) Journalist Lesley Stahl, keynote speaker at the university’s 187th commencement, said graduating seniors […]

Note: The following is the baccalaureate address delivered by Gail O’Day, professor and associate dean of faculty and academic affairs at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. She spoke at Colgate 187th commencement. President Chopp, members of the Board of Trustees, Colgate faculty and staff, family and friends of the graduating class, and–most importantly–the women […]

Note: The following is President Rebecca S. Chopp’s prepared remarks to the Class of 2008. On this day of joy and celebration, let us begin by thanking those who have made this occasion possible. Every graduate who walks across this stage is supported by many here at Colgate and at home who have worked hard […]

A Google mashup provides a fun way to see where Colgate’s seniors are headed after graduation. The online map allows you to click on a pushpin or a name to see what graduates will be doing – whether it’s a job, graduate school program, or fellowship – and where they will be doing it. “We’re […]

Tim Suermondt is the author of two chapbooks, The Dangerous Women with Their Cellos (The Manny Trio Press, 1998) and Greatest Hits (Pudding House Press 2002). In the fourth episode of the podcast series Colgate Conversations: Writers and their Craft, Suermondt talks about his current work, its direction, and the influence of the Colgate Writers’ […]